What did Bertrand Russell mean by: In a democracy it is necessary that people should learn to endure having their sentiments outraged. Bertrand Russell Philosopher · England Copy
Thinking you know when in fact you don’t is a fatal mistake, to which we are all prone Author, December 28, 2023January 1, 2025, Bertrand Russell, Awareness, Knowledge, Mistakes, 0 Bertrand Russell Philosopher · England
The Ten Commandments should be headed like an examination paper: No more than six to be attempted. Author, December 28, 2023January 1, 2025, Bertrand Russell, Importance, Limitation, Prioritization, 0 Bertrand Russell Philosopher · England
+ We need a science to save us from science. Author, July 24, 2023January 2, 2025, Bertrand Russell, Distrust, Ethics, Progress, 0 Bertrand Russell Philosopher · England
+ Facts have to be discovered by observation, not by reasoning Author, October 12, 2023January 2, 2025, Bertrand Russell, Discovery, Observation, Reasoning, 0 Bertrand Russell Philosopher · England
+ Folly is perennial and yet the human race has survived. Author, October 6, 2023January 2, 2025, Bertrand Russell, Folly, Human nature, Survival, 0 Bertrand Russell Philosopher · England
+ Beware the man of the single book Author, November 6, 2023January 2, 2025, Bertrand Russell, Closed-mindedness, Knowledge, Skepticism, 0 Bertrand Russell Philosopher · England
+ An individual human existence should be like a river Author, June 30, 2023January 2, 2025, Bertrand Russell, Continuity, Flow, Growth, 0 Bertrand Russell Philosopher · England
Dogmatism is the greatest of mental obstacles to human happiness. Author, December 28, 2023January 1, 2025, Bertrand Russell, Close-mindedness, Happiness, Obstacle, 0 Bertrand Russell Philosopher · England
One is either judge or accused. The judge sits, the accused stands. Live on your feet. Jean Cocteau Artist · France
I’m not willing just to be tolerated. That wounds my love of love and of liberty. Read explanation Jean Cocteau Artist · France
Two persons cannot long be friends if they cannot forgive each other’s little failings. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
In the world of art, as in the whole of creation, freedom and progress are the main objectives. Ludwig van Beethoven Composer · Germany